When: January / February 2025
Funder: Wakefield Council / Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership
Amount awarded: £150,000 over 3 years (£50k per year)
What the fund is about: The Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities fund supports and develops community initiatives in areas where there are poorer healthcare outcomes. For this 3-year funding, the specific area was Wakefield City Centre including Portobello, Belle Vue and Agbrigg. Grants were available for VCSE work that improves health and wellbeing, connects with communities and reduces health inequalities. Funding was awarded to organisations well placed to support those most likely to experience health inequalities.
The Charitable Foundation are funding registered charities for their work around two themes: a place to call home, and financial wellbeing.
Small grants are available for VCSE organisations funding winter activities to help reduce social isolation for older people in the UK.
This funding is designed to help grassroots sports and activity clubs in Wakefield thrive —whether that’s through better equipment, support with venue costs, or training for volunteers.
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